Apple launched the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - its updated smartphones for 2022 - at an event on 11 August 2025.
There are four iPhone models joining the already announced iPhone SE (2022). These come in the form of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, along with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Yes, that means that the iPhone mini is dead for this year.
We’ve covered everything you need to know about theiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Maxin a separate feature, but here we are focusing on the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. This is everything you need to know about the new iPhones.
Release date
Apple announced the new flagship iPhone models at an event on 7 September. The devices are available to preorder from 9 September. The iPhone 14 will be available from 16 September, while the iPhone 14 Plus will be available 7 October.
In terms of price, theiPhone 14 starts at $799 - the same as the iPhone 13 did. The iPhone 14 Plus costs $100 more so $899.
The Apple iPhone 14 models follow a very similar design to their predecessors, with a notch at the top of the display. This means they look different to the iPhone 14 Pro models that have a pill-shape cutout at the top of their displays.
A flat-edge design is present again for the iPhone 14 models, and it’s an aluminium frame with a glass rear rather than stainless steel and glass, which is what the Pro models offer. A dual rear camera is present once again, within a square camera housing that is positioned in the top left corner.
The iPhone 14 models offer anIP68 water and dust resistanceand come in a range colour options, including Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple and Product (RED).
There is an iPhone 14 and an iPhone 14 Plus in 2022, and no iPhone 14 mini. The iPhone 14 has a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch display, which puts it in line with the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The standard models getApple’s ProMotion 120Hz refresh ratethis year though - moving them up from the 60Hz displays of the iPhone 13 models.
What the standard models don’t get though is the Always-on Retina display that you’ll find on the Pro models.
Hardware and specs
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus don’t get a processor upgrade for 2022, remaining on the A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU that powers the iPhone 13 Pro instead of moving to the A16 Bionic, which the iPhone 14 Pro models feature.
All iPhone 14 models are5G compatiblegiven all iPhones, including the entry-level iPhone SE (2022), have been since the iPhone 12. There’s also satellite connectivity on the iPhone 14 models for emergency SOS. This is being rolled out in the US and Canada first and will be included free for 2 years.
It’s worth mentioning all US models of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus won’t have a physical SIM tray anymore - with all switching toeSIM.
In terms of storage, the standard iPhone 14 models come in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB options.
All the iPhone 14 models run on iOS 16, which Apple previewed at WWDC. You canread our separate feature on itfor all the features and details.
The iPhone 14 models have a dual rear setup, like their predecessors, though there are upgrades. There’s a 12-megapixel main sensor on board with a wider aperture of f/1.5 and 1.9µm pixels. This is the same sensor that was in the iPhone 13 Pro models.
There’s also the same 12-megapixel ultrawide camera on the back. Additionally, Apple has introduced a Photonic Engine to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, said to help improve low-light shots - and because it’s a software solution, it boosts all cameras.
The front camera of the iPhone 14 models has also been upgraded, with autofocus and an aperture of f/1.9, so you’ll get better selfies out of it.
Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus rumours: What happened?
This is everything we heard about the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max before they were announced.
01 June 2025: Apple iPhone 14 Max could actually be called iPhone 14 Plus
A tweet from leaker Tommy Boishowing a picture of what looks like official Apple cases suggests the iPhone 14 Max may be called iPhone 14 Plus.
20 June 2025: iPhone 14 could connect to satellites to remove coverage problems
Apple is rumoured to be bringing satellite connectivity to its iPhone range, and has been for some time. Recentspeculationsuggests we may even see it - in a somewhat limited form - launched on iPhone 14 series.
21 August 2025: Apple confirms 7 September date for iPhone 14 launch event
Apple hasconfirmeda Special Event at Apple Park.
22 July 2025: Mark your calendars, Apple iPhone 14 likely to launch 7 September
Mark Gurman of Bloomberghas reported that a reliable source has claimed the iPhone 14 event will take place on 7 September.
19 June 2025: Apple iPhone 14 to come in purple with 30W charging
A report from Twitter user Jioriku claimedthe standard iPhone 14 models will come in a purple option and feature faster wired charging of 30W compared to 20W.
21 August 2025: Apple iPhone 14 might have an eSIM only variant
The Wall Street Journal reportedthat we could see an eSIM only variant of the iPhone 14 models as eSIM adoption increases across Asia and European markets.
10 July 2025: Apple iPhone 14 launch tipped for 13 September
According to a tweet from tipster iHacktu ileaks, the iPhone 14 event will take place on 16 June 2025, which follows the previous release pattern for the iPhone models (except the year 2020) and the date we had pencilled in for the launch. If true, pre-orders would likely start on 16 September and availability from 23 September.
18 July 2025: Only iPhone 14 Pro models will get Apple’s A16 chip, claims analyst
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has stated that only the Pro models will gain a CPU boost this year.
10 July 2025: Apple iPhone 14 batteries detailed
ShrimpApplePro tweetedsome battery capacities for the Apple iPhone 14 models, though take them with a pinch of salt as even they don’t seen convinced.
29 June 2025: iPhone 14: Samsung to supply 80 million OLED displays to Apple
According to reports in Korea, Samsung is poised to supply some 80 million OLED displays to Apple for its next generation of iPhones, the iPhone 14 line up.
02 August 2025: Apple previews iOS 16, big changes coming
Apple previewed iOS 16 during WWDC, revealing a number of big changes, including a redesigned Lock Screen.
20 June 2025: iPhone 14 dummies shown in hands-on pics
Sonny Dickson released a videoof what is said to be dummy models of the iPhone 14 models and while they have no displays, they do show what the devices are expected to look like from the rear.
04 July 2025: China lockdowns claimed to have impacted iPhone 14 development schedule
Nikkei Asia reportedthat China Covid lockdowns have impacted the development schedule for at least one of the iPhone 14 models, with Apple claimed to have told suppliers to speed up.
02 June 2025: Apple turns to LG for iPhone 14’s higher-end front camera
Apple is reportedlymaking quite a major change to the front-facing camera on the iPhone 14, according to reports from South Korea. It’s said LG Innotek will make the sensor and it might offer autofocus.
16 August 2025: No Apple iPhone 14 mini, but new 48MP main sensor for Pro models
09 June 2025: Apple iPhone 14 could get a front camera upgrade
Industry analyst Ming Chi-Kuohas claimed the iPhone 14 models will likely all see a front camera upgrade, with autofocus and a wider aperture of f/1.7.
29 June 2025: Leaked iPhone 14 case moulds show off what Apple could launch in 2022
Moulds said to be of the iPhone 14 modelsappeared online showing an iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max alongside an iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. There was no iPhone 14 mini mould.
14 June 2025: No redesign for iOS 16, but new features will be announced at WWDC
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman saidApple’s next software build - iOS 16 - is unlikely to see a complete redesign but it will have new features, with a focus on notifications again.
04 June 2025: Apple iPhone 14 won’t have under-display Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuopreviously predicted Apple would eventually make the move to offer both Touch ID beneath the display and Face ID, and while he didn’t think it would happen before 2023, he then tweeted claiming he doesn’t think it will happen at all now.
23 June 2025: Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro display sizes and specs leak
Tipster Shadow Leak revealedthe expected display sizes and some specs for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models.
31 May 2025: Apple iPhone 14 may not get a processor upgrade this year
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimedthe standard iPhone 14 models will stick to the A15 chipset, while the iPhone 14 Pro models will move to the A16 chip.
14 June 2025: The iPhone 14 might have better battery life thanks to new 5G chip
The iPhone 14 might get a welcome boost in the battery life department, it’sbeen reported, due to a new 5G chipset that it might employ, freeing up tiny amounts of space for an increased battery capacity.
18 July 2025: Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Max could have 120Hz ProMotion displays
In a research note with Haitong International Securities (via MacRumours), analyst Jeff Pu says all four of the 2022 iPhones will come with a 120Hz refresh rate display and 6GB RAM.
12 August 2025: iPhone 14 to feature unique dual cutout for camera/FaceID?
According to analyst Ross Young, Apple will adopt a punch-hole system that comprises of two cutouts: one pill-shaped and one round. It’s also suggested that the smaller of those two cutouts will not be invisible. In other words, it’ll look like a sidewise ‘i’ cut into the display.
23 August 2025: Apple is working on a car crash detection feature for iPhone and Apple Watch
According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is working on a new feature for the iPhone and Apple Watch that can tell if you’ve been in an automobile accident and automatically dial emergency services for you.
13 July 2025: Apple iPhone 14 will be completely redesigned, claims reliable leaker
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimedthe iPhone 14 would see a redesign, corroborating reports that the company many move to a punch hole camera.
03 July 2025: Apple exploring under-display Touch ID and Face ID - and it could mean the notch is dropped for iPhone 14
Apple was granted a patent suggestingit is exploring under-display Touch ID. In the filing, Apple details how the current iPhone design features the imaging sensor next to the display, rather than being embedded into it. The core of this patent, then, discusses how this imaging sensor could be joined with the display in order to enable the next iteration of Touch ID.
